Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chicago Heights, IL
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chicago Heights with roughly 1,882 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $296 to $440 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Chicago Heights
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chicago Heights
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 320 | — | — |
| Thornwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 232 | — | — |
| Golden Towers I & Ii and Juniper Tower LIHTC | 230 | — | — |
| Southern County Community Housing L PB Section 8 | 230 | $296 | — |
| Olympic Village Ml0047 PB Section 8 | 193 | $440 | — |
| Wentworth Gardens LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Thornwood Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $345 | — |
| South Suburban Chicago Heights LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Sunrise Apts Public Housing | 107 | $368 | — |
| Lynwood Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Thi-13 Chicago Heights §811 | 8 | — | — |
| 213 E 24th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| One Magnificent Hickory LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chicago Heights (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 320 | — | — |
| Thornwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 232 | — | — |
| Southern County Community Housing L PB Section 8 | 230 | $296 | — |
| Olympic Village Ml0047 PB Section 8 | 193 | $440 | — |
| Thornwood Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $345 | — |
| Lynwood Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Chicago Heights
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Apts Public Housing | 107 | $368 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chicago Heights
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Towers I & Ii and Juniper Tower LIHTC | 230 | — | — |
| Wentworth Gardens LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| South Suburban Chicago Heights LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| 213 E 24th St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| One Magnificent Hickory LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cook County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cook County: studio $1,480, 1-BR $1,581, 2-BR $1,781, 3-BR $2,294, 4-BR $2,653.
Full FMR table for Cook County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chicago Heights
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Barrington, IL
- Calumet City, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Cicero, IL
- Evanston, IL
- Harvey, IL
- Matteson, IL
- Maywood, IL
- Morton Grove, IL
- Mount Prospect, IL
- Mt Prospect, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.